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Divisional Awards

Pleasure Division

Single Horse

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 1, 12, 23, 34, 45 Used for Point Total

Single VSE

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 2, 13, 24, 35, 46 Used for Point Total

Small Single Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 3, 14, 25, 36, 47 Used for Point Total

Large Single Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 4, 15, 26, 37, 48 Used for Point Total

Junior

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 5, 16, 27, 38, 49 Used for Point Total

Pair or Tandem

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 6, 17, 28, 39, 50 Used for Point Total

Fours

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 7, 18, 29, 40, 51 Used for Point Total

Para-Driver / Cool SN Drivers

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 8, 19, 30, 41, 52 Used for Point Total

Coach Assisted

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 9, 20, 31, 42, 53 Used for Point Total

Utility Vehicle Horse

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 10, 21, 32, 43, 54 Used for Point Total

Utility division VSE/Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion
Classes 11, 22, 33, 44, 55 Used for Point Total

Dressage & CDE Cones

Training Level Horse

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 61 and 73

Training Level VSE

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 62 and 74

Training Level Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 63 and 75

Training Level Multiple

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 64 and 76

Preliminary Level Horse

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 65 and 77

Preliminary Level VSE

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 66 and 78

Preliminary Level Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 67 and 79

Preliminary Level Multiple

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 68 and 80

Dressage And CDE Cones Continued

Intermediate Level Horse

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 69 and 81

Intermediate Level VSE

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 70 and 82

Intermediate Level Pony

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 71 and 83

Intermediate Level Multiple

Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 72 and 84

Award for Best Dressage Score of Show

Award for fastest CDE Cones Time

Determination Of Points Awarded Per Class

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES – will be awarded ribbons from 1st to 5th

If 5 or more competitors in a class, points will be rewarded for ribbons with:

Place Points
1st place
7 points
2nd place
5 points
3rd place
3 points
4th place
2 points
5th place
1 point

If less than 5 competitors in a class points will be pro-rated per number of competitors.  Example:  if there are 3 competitors in the class:

Place Points
1st place
3 points
2nd place
2 points
3rd place
1 points

In the case of a tie on total points the tie for championship placings will be broken by the competitors’ placing in the Turnout Class of that Division except if two entries under the same ownership are tied, the owner may designate the order of finish.

Other Awards

High Point and Reserve High Point Welsh (2 ribbons)

Donated by The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Association. Awarded to highest point and reserve highest point Welsh Pony or Horse. Points from all classes entered. Breed papers must be submitted to qualify and must show the equine to be at least 50% Welsh.

TCCA High Point Champion (1 ribbon & trophy) Reserve Champion (1 ribbon)

To be determined from all competitors’ cumulative scores. Points derived from all classes driven. All turnouts eligible.

The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Trophy for Para/Cool/SN Division

Donated by Urban Elevators Inc.
Awarded to the Para/Cool/SN that accumulated the most points at the GLCC.

2018 Kerry Bridge

Kendalwood Farm Friesian Champion Trophy

Donated by Friends of Kendalwood Farm.
PJ and Tara Miliziano-Crowley have been involved in carriage driving for many years. Located in Zionsville, PA, they have been involved in the purchase, training and rehabilitation of driving horses and the training of countless drivers. Both have competed successfully throughout NA and have a special fondness for the Friesian Horse.
Award given to Friesian or Friesian Cross that has highest cumulative score at the GLCC.

2019 Klaas Steenbeek
2022 Klaas Steenbeek

Audrey Bostwick Memorial Trophy

Donated by Premier Equine Services and Greg Dunn. Audrey Bostwick was a founding member of the ADS. She served as licensed judge, steward and technical delegate specializing in Pleasure Driving, Hunter/ Jumper Equitation and Side Saddle. Audrey was the Pleasure Judge at the inaugural GLCC in 2017 and served as GLCC show volunteer yearly until her death in 2022. As a teacher Audrey encouraged youth and her trophy is awarded to the Junior who accumulates the most points at the GLCC.

Tri-County Carriage Association High Point Trophy

Donated by Hawksview Farms.
This trophy is given to the competitor who achieves the highest cumulative score from all eligible classes at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.

2017 Jackie Shute
2018 Mary Baillie
2019 Laurie Bruder
2022 Megan Sorensen

William M. Remley Memorial Trophy

Donated by the Remley Family.
A founding member of the American Driving Society and the driving force and heart of Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition. This Trophy will be presented to the Concours D'Elegance winner. The essence of this competition is the word elegance and the winner will be the turnout exhibiting the most elegance through the competition.
Judges' opinion.

2022 Megan Sorensen

Helen Southgate Memorial Trophy

Donated by Jane Southgate.
Helen Southgate travelled extensively throughout Canada and the United States showing Hackney Ponies. This award is presented to the Welsh (at least 50%) accumulating the most points during the GLCC.

2022 Megan Sorensen

YEARLY WINNERS & CHAMPIONS